Flocktail Hour

Each year, millions of laying hens in the U.S. reach the end of their commercial laying cycle, typically around 18 months of age. We organize rehoming days that connect these hens with adoptive homes, while building a community of informed and compassionate hen keepers.Founded in late 2025 by Abby Johnson, we are proud to be the first international affiliate of the British Hen Welfare Trust (BHWT), a UK charity that has rehomed over one million hens since 2005. We’re working closely with the BHWT and our French sister organization, Champs Libres Aux Poules, to bring this proven rehoming model to the U.S. and adapt it for local conditions.Little Red Hen Drink: equal parts orange juice and grapefruit juice, elderflower liquor, sparkling wine, champagne, or proseccoLittle Red Pullet Drink: equal parts orange juice and grapefruit juice, elderflower syrup, sparkling grape juiceSnack: trinkets and gouda cheesewebsite: http://www.henpals.orgHenPals Network on all socials

✨🐔 New Episode Drop! 🍹⚡ This week on Flocktail Hour, we’re diving into one of the most important—and misunderstood—topics in backyard chicken keeping: Marek’s disease.We’re joined by the incredibly knowledgeable Chris Schoedel , an admin from the Mareks and Leukosis Virus Information and Support Group from Facebook, who breaks down what every flock owner needs to know… without the fearmongering. Expect real talk, practical tips, a few surprising revelations, and of course… a cocktail (or two).Whether you’re a seasoned chicken keeper or just chicken-curious, this episode is PACKED with info you won’t want to miss. Grab your favorite drink and tune in—your flock will thank you. 🐓💛🍸Drinks:Hen: Dark and Stormy with alcohol Rum (spiced)Apple ciderGinger Beer (we used sparking Ginger soda with probiotics)Cut with sprite or ginger ale for tastePullet:Apple Cider (alcohol free)Ginger Beer Cut with sprite or ginger ale for tasteSnack: Fried Ravioli🎧 Listen now on Flocktail Hour! Because learning is better with a Dark & Stormy. 😉#BackyardChickens #ChickenHealth #PoultryCare #ChickenKeepers #PodcastRecommendation

In August, our host Rai witnessed something unforgettable and unacceptable. Three roosters were abandoned in a remote area of Missouri as a triple-digit heatwave loomed. No food. No water. No shelter. Just baby roosters left to fend for themselves. What happened next was nothing short of extraordinary. This episode tells the story of a miraculous rescue and the unexpected coming together of four strangers; people who had never met, lived across the country from one another, and were united by one urgent goal: saving lives. It’s a powerful reminder of how compassion can bridge distance, spark action, and turn outrage into hope. 🎧 Watch or listen to hear how it all unfolded and why speaking up matters. Red Rooster Drink: cranberry juice, orange juice, seven up, vodka Non-alcoholic version: cranberry juice, orange juice, and seven up On a hot day freeze for a slushie Snacks: Stuffed Portobello Mushroom, green onion, Boursin cheese, and cream cheese Stuff them, coat in a mixture of Panco and Parmesan cheese and bake #AnimalRescue #AnimalCrueltyAwareness #RoosterRescue #SaveAnimals #SpeakUpForAnimals #AnimalAdvocacy #CompassionInAction #RescueStory #PodcastEpisode #YouTubePodcast #Heatwave #AbandonedAnimals #JusticeForAnimals #KindnessMatters #flocktailhour

🧬🐔 This week on Flocktail Hour, we’re cracking open the science behind your flock! We’re talking to the amazing folks at @ChickCheck.Us — the creators of DNA kits just for chickens! 🧪💡Ever wonder if your “hen” is actually a rooster? Curious about breed backgrounds or egg-laying potential? ChickCheck’s got the answers — no lab coat required.🍹Grab your favorite flocktail and join us for a cluckin’ good convo about poultry parentage, backyard science, and the future of feathered genetics.🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast app!Drinks-Espresso MartiniAbsolute Cocktails Espresso MixVeil Vanilla VodkaCold FoamSnacks- Espresso Chocolate Covered Strawberrieswww.chickcheck.us promo code: FLOCKTAILHOUR#FlocktailHour #BackyardChickens #ChickenDNA #PoultryPodcast #ChickCheck #HomesteadLife #ChickenPeople #UrbanFarming #KnowYourFlock #CluckYeah #ChickenScience #EggsAndGenes

Ever wonder what your chickens are really saying? Or why your neighbor calls that tiny fluff a “pullet” instead of a chick? 🐥🤔In this week’s Flocktail Hour, we’re cracking open the quirky world of chicken lingo! From “broody” to “bantam,” “rooster” to “cockerel,” we’re serving up all the clucks, coos, and secret terms every chicken keeper should know.Whether you’re new to the flock or a seasoned chicken tender, you’ll walk away ready to talk the talk — and teach your friends a thing or two!So grab your Shirley Temple (Hen or Pullet style), pull up a perch, and join us for a fun, feathered crash course in Chicken Terminology 101. 🥂🐔Drinks: Shirley TempleHen: 7Up, maraschino cherry and cherry juice, cherry vodkaPullet: 7Up, maraschino cherry and cherry juiceSnacks: Fruit cup with honeydew. Cantaloupe and watermelon and a cheese tray with crackers and aged goudaHen Saddles:Sugar Hollow NC: https://sugarhollownc.comShannen Sews: https://www.shannensews.comRent A Coop Fence: https://rentacoop.com/collections/fencing🎙️ Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! 📸 Share your favorite chicken terms with us at #FlocktailHour

Episode 4 features the amazing author Kris Miller from @nightnightchicken ! 🐓📚 She was such a joy to chat with, and her book is absolutely adorable. Night Night Chicken is a must-have for every child’s bedtime library! 💛Drink: Hot Chocolate with Bailey's or Chocolate Liqueur🎙️ Tune in, grab a hot chocolate, and hear all about the inspiration behind this sweet story, your little ones will love it!

Welcome to Flocktail Hour, where the shade is cool and the chickens are cooler! In this episode, we’re talking all things heat wave survival—because when the temps rise, your flock needs more than just a fan and a frozen watermelon. From DIY cooling treats to coop ventilation hacks, we’re serving up practical tips, surprising tricks, and a few poultry-approved drinks to keep your hens happy, hydrated, and heat-stress free. So grab your Ice Pick, pull up a roost, and let’s talk chicken care in the dog days of summer!Drinks and SnacksHen: Ice PickIngredients: Tea of choice, Pinnacle Lemon Citrus VodkaPullet (alcohol free) Ingredients: Tea of choice, lemon extractSnacks Caprese Salad over a bed of arugulaThree Pepper Gouda Cheese and CrackersProducts Dicussed:Better Flock https://betterflock.comRent-A-Coop Waterer Cups https://rentacoop.com

Today we will discuss the LA Fires, boredom busters and have some wonderful drinks. Drink of the EpisodeHen- Pomegranate Martini- Absolute lime vodka, pomegranate liqueur, pomegranate juice.Pullet-Pomegranate Mocktini Pomegranate juice with tonic or sparkling waterSnacks- a whole wheat cracker with a piece of cheddar cheese topped with balsamic caramelized onion chutney.

Welcome to Flocktail Hour! Rai and Melissa discuss their origin story. Drinks on Special: Mimosas in Honor of Mimosa the Chicken!Hen-Prosecco with an Orange Rose Ice CubePullet- (non-alcoholic)-Sparkling Cider/Sprite with Orange Rose Ice CubeSnacks-Mini Charcuterie Have a topic you want to discuss or do you want to be a guest? Email us at [email protected]